Many religions are subdivided into [[sect]]s or [[denomination]]s, resulting in a huge number of labels for the religious to choose from. The major world religions are typically, however, divided into three large groups:

Many religions are subdivided into [[sect]]s or [[denomination]]s, resulting in a huge number of labels for the religious to choose from. The major world religions are typically, however, divided into three large groups:

# [[Abrahamic religion]]s

# [[Abrahamic religion]]s

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#* including [[Judaism]], [[Chistianity]], [[Islam]]

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#* including [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], [[Islam]]

# [[Dharmic religion]]s

# [[Dharmic religion]]s

#* including [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], [[Sikhism]], and sometimes [[Zoroastrianism]] (historical precursors of Dharmic religion can be found in [[Vedic religion]])

#* including [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], [[Jainism]], [[Sikhism]], and sometimes [[Zoroastrianism]] (historical precursors of Dharmic religion can be found in [[Vedic religion]])

It is notoriously difficult to define what does and does not constitute a religion, due to the sheer variety of human religious beliefs and practices. Taoism and Confucianism, for instance, are sometimes described as philosophies rather than religions.

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Classification

Many religions are subdivided into sects or denominations, resulting in a huge number of labels for the religious to choose from. The major world religions are typically, however, divided into three large groups: